Marion County Express

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October 23, 2026

Don Long and his family have donated $500,000 to support the creation of the Margaret Long Women’s Imaging Center at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Named in memory of Don’s wife Margaret who passed away in July 2025, construction began in mid-August and is expected to be completed in December. The new center will bring Mammography, Ultrasound, and DEXA services together in one convenient location, enhancing the patient experience while providing exceptional care close to home.

Don Long Family Donate $500,000 to Create Margaret Long Women’s...

October 26, 2026

KNOXVILLE, IA –The Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation has received a $500,000 gift from Don Long and his family to support the creation of...

Legals Oct 23rd 2026

October 23, 2026

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From left to right are Hollie Zajicek, Sinikkah Waugh, Spencer Waugh and Brooke Boden. (photo by Steve Woodhouse)

Transcript: Legislative Forum

October 22, 2026

Below is an AI generated transcript of the Marion County Express's candidate forum, held Oct. 21.Moderator Steve Woodhouse is Speaker 1, House...

Harkin endorses Mecham

October 27, 2026

Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Zach Mecham for Iowa Senate District 19, pointing to Mecham’s work ethic, understanding of policy, and...

Pat Rice-Johnson

October 27, 2026

Funeral services for Pat Rice-Johnson, 92, of Knoxville, will be held Wednesday,October 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in...

Don Long and his family have donated $500,000 to support the creation of the Margaret Long Women’s Imaging Center at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Named in memory of Don’s wife Margaret who passed away in July 2025, construction began in mid-August and is expected to be completed in December. The new center will bring Mammography, Ultrasound, and DEXA services together in one convenient location, enhancing the patient experience while providing exceptional care close to home.

Don Long Family Donate $500,000 to Create Margaret Long Women’s...

October 26, 2026

KNOXVILLE, IA –The Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation has received a $500,000 gift from Don Long and his family to support the creation of...

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Pat Rice-Johnson

October 27, 2026

Funeral services for Pat Rice-Johnson, 92, of Knoxville, will be held Wednesday,October 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in...

Don Long and his family have donated $500,000 to support the creation of the Margaret Long Women’s Imaging Center at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Named in memory of Don’s wife Margaret who passed away in July 2025, construction began in mid-August and is expected to be completed in December. The new center will bring Mammography, Ultrasound, and DEXA services together in one convenient location, enhancing the patient experience while providing exceptional care close to home.

Don Long Family Donate $500,000 to Create Margaret Long Women’s...

October 26, 2026

KNOXVILLE, IA –The Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation has received a $500,000 gift from Don Long and his family to support the creation of...

Fatal accident on Highway T-17

October 25, 2026

The Iowa State Patrol reports that Alex Eugene Killoren, age 29 of Knoxville, died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at 11:59 p.m....

Pat Rice-Johnson

October 27, 2026

Funeral services for Pat Rice-Johnson, 92, of Knoxville, will be held Wednesday,October 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in...

Angula “Angie” Simmons

October 20, 2026

Funeral services for Angula “Angie” Simmons, 63, of Bussey, Iowa, will be heldWednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher...

Robert Dean Miller

October 20, 2026

Robert Dean Miller passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Pella Iowa. Serviceswill be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at...

Harkin endorses Mecham

October 27, 2026

Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Zach Mecham for Iowa Senate District 19, pointing to Mecham’s work ethic, understanding of policy, and...

Legals Oct 23rd 2026

October 23, 2026

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photo courtesy of Sarah Turnbull

Make-A-Wish® Iowa to honor late Pella High School grad Stella Turnbull

October 22, 2026

One month after Stella Turnbull was born, her parents Travis and Sarah of Pella were told to “take her home and love her. There’s nothing we can...

Pleasantville News

Harkin endorses Mecham

October 27, 2026

Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Zach Mecham for Iowa Senate District 19, pointing to Mecham’s work ethic, understanding of policy, and...

Legals Oct 23rd 2026

October 23, 2026

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High School Dancers to compete this week

October 21, 2026

The Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association’s Solo Dance Contest begins Thursday, Oct. 22, at various locations. Marion County’s dancers will...

Harkin endorses Mecham

October 27, 2026

Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Zach Mecham for Iowa Senate District 19, pointing to Mecham’s work ethic, understanding of policy, and...

Read more about judges up for retention

October 22, 2026

The Iowa State Bar Association has published a document detailing more information about the judges voters will choose whether to keep on the bench...

Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch

Council to reconsider land sale

October 16, 2026

The Knoxville City Council will meet in regular session Monday night. The agenda includes a resolution that would rescind the agreed upon sale of...

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2026-27 A-R-C Men's Wrestling Preview

October 27, 2026

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) men's wrestling season is expected to be another exciting season as the league...

Julia Settles photo by Ken Kinne

Lady Dutch advance in playoffs

October 22, 2026

Pella volleyball moved on in the regional volleyball tournament with a 3 to 0 sweep of conference foe Oskaloosa. Scores were 25 to 19, 25 to 16 and...

Two Dutch women tabbed for all-league tennis team

October 22, 2026

Central College's Lauren Gano (Johnston) and Sidney Peterson (sophomore, Johnston) were both selected for the American Rivers All-Conference...

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